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Back to business - Natalia's comeback in Cali

Natalia has run a small grocery stall for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.

🇨🇴 Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia936 views

Natalia F. Quiroga

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Cali

For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Cali. In February, a break-in took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $650 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $190 • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $340 • Working capital for the first month: $120 Thank you so much. - Natalia

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Updates from Natalia

Good news. Because of your gifts ($74 in total) the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Cali: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($20 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Natalia

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The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.